| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 72.40% | 8.63 | |
| Al2O3 | 15.27% | 1.07 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.21% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 7.52% | 0.57 | |
| Na2O | 3.21% | 0.37 | |
| CaO | 0.27% | 0.03 | |
| MgO | 0.07% | 0.01 | |
| P2O5 | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 0.65% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 710.43 | ||
| Formula Weight | 715.08 | ||
This is an average of actual assays done. See the notes for Custer Feldspar (pre-2000) for more info.
| Materials |
Custer Feldspar (pre-2000)
The most common potash feldspar used in ceramics in North America. It was a standard for many decades but is no longer available. |
| URLs |
https://www.ronroy.net/analyses/custer-article-.pdf
Ron Roy article about changes in Custer Feldspar |
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